Residents and commuters in Lugbe, a rapidly growing district in Abuja, have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the deteriorating state of roads within the community.
The appeal was made through an open letter issued by Mr. Michael Nwaohiri, Convener of the Fix Lugbe Roads Campaign. In the letter, he described Lugbe as a vital residential and commercial hub in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), home to thousands of civil servants, entrepreneurs, students, transport operators, and families.
According to him, several key access roads within the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) area of Lugbe have deteriorated significantly, developing deep potholes, broken drainage systems, and severely damaged pavement surfaces. He noted that roads that once supported smooth traffic flow have now become difficult and unsafe for motorists and pedestrians.
Nwaohiri explained that short trips that previously took between 10 and 15 minutes now last much longer due to congestion caused by damaged road sections. The situation, he said, has resulted in frequent vehicle breakdowns, rising transportation fares, delayed emergency services, and financial losses for local businesses.
Among the affected routes are 1st Avenue Road (from the Timber Shed to the Police Sign Board), the road linking Mr Biggs to the Total Filling Station, King of Kings Crescent near IK Stores and El Sultan Mall, Sector F Road through the Car Wash axis, the stretch from Total Filling Station to AMAC Market FHA Phase II, and the Conoil axis connecting Airport Road to the FHA New Site.
The campaign group is urging the President and relevant FCT authorities to conduct an urgent technical evaluation of the roads and include them in immediate rehabilitation plans. They are also requesting a clear and realistic timeline for reconstruction.
Describing Abuja as Nigeria’s capital city, Nwaohiri stressed that Lugbe deserves durable, well-engineered road infrastructure that can withstand heavy usage and support long-term development. He expressed optimism that the administration would respond positively to the concerns of residents.
